Bursa Book Fair 2027: a public celebration of books

Bursa Book Fair (Bursa Kitap Fuarı) is organised by TÜYAP Fairs Production Inc. in cooperation with the Turkish Publishers Association. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 10–18 April 2027 at the Bursa Atatürk Cultural Centre, Merinos Campus Exhibition Area, in Osmangazi, Bursa, Türkiye. It brings readers, authors and publishing houses together around new books, Turkish and world literature, and cultural activities.

The official visitor information gives the address as Santral Garaj, Atatürk Cultural Centre, Merinos Campus, 16099 Osmangazi/Bursa. Figures below describe the 2025 edition, not promises about the 2027 programme.

Why Bursa Book Fair matters

Explore books across interests

The organiser describes recent titles and works from Turkish and world literature. Readers can browse across publishers, compare editions and discover titles beyond their usual choices.

Meet authors and join cultural activities

Author encounters and signing sessions create opportunities for direct interaction. The organiser also describes workshops, theatre and other cultural activities. Check the current programme if a particular author or activity matters to your visit.

Scale of the 2025 edition

The organiser reported 232,648 visitors, 288 participating companies, 79 events, 552 author-signing sessions and 2,244 m² of exhibition area in 2025. These figures are historical context, not confirmed targets or programme details for 2027.

Who should visit Bursa Book Fair?

Readers and book lovers

Browse new titles, explore Turkish and world literature, look for older or rare books, or meet authors. Note the subjects, writers or types of book you most want to explore before you arrive.

Students

Students can discover books across literary interests and engage with cultural activities. In 2025, the organiser recorded 31,194 student visitors. Identify relevant subjects and authors before arrival and keep a short list of titles to investigate.

Publishers and publishing professionals

Publishing houses can present books and catalogues to a broad reader audience. The organiser reported 288 participating companies in 2025. Check current exhibitor information, stand arrangements and terms directly with TÜYAP rather than relying on previous-edition figures.

Authors and literary communities

The fair’s focus on authors, readers and cultural activities may interest writers and literary communities. The 2025 report counted 552 signing sessions; check the 2027 author schedule when published.

What can you find at Bursa Book Fair?

Books and publishing

• New and recent books from participating publishers
• Works from Turkish literature
• Works from world literature
• Older and rare editions, identified by the organiser among the fair’s attractions

Author encounters and cultural activities

• Opportunities to meet authors and learn about their work
• Author-signing sessions, documented in the 2025 results
• Workshops and theatre among activities described by the organiser

Check current information for the 2027 exhibitor selection, author list and activity schedule before planning around a particular appearance.

What makes Bursa Book Fair distinctive?

It combines public book browsing with author contact and cultural programming. The 2025 results record 288 participating companies alongside 79 events and 552 signing sessions. Those figures are historical context; confirmed participants and activities may differ in 2027.

What should you try to achieve?

If you are a reader

Choose three subjects or authors to investigate and leave with a shortlist of books worth reading next. Compare titles and publishers rather than browsing every stand without a plan.

If you are a student

Identify titles or authors that support a course, project or personal reading goal. Prepare questions about a book’s subject, edition or intended readership.

If you are a publisher

Set a clear objective for presenting your catalogue to readers. Decide which titles or publishing areas you want visitors to notice, and confirm participation conditions with the organiser.

How to prepare before Bursa Book Fair

1. Set a reason for going

Decide whether your main aim is discovering books, meeting authors, exploring a field, attending activities or presenting a catalogue. A clear priority helps you make choices if the fair is busy.

2. Make a focused list

Write down subjects, authors, series or types of edition you want to find. Separate essential searches from optional browsing while leaving room for unexpected discoveries.

3. Check current information

Use the organiser’s current website for the 2027 participant list, author appearances, programme, visitor details and exhibitor arrangements. The 2025 figures describe a previous edition.

4. Check logistics

Confirm opening hours and transport arrangements. The official access page points visitors to Bursaray and Burulaş information; check current service details with the transport provider.

How to make the most of the fair

Keep a simple note for books and publishers you want to revisit:

• Title or publisher: what caught your attention
• Subject: how it connects with your interests or studies
• Edition: which version you examined
• Next step: compare, ask a question, return or add it to your reading list

For author sessions, check the current programme and leave time to locate the activity. Keep your main goal visible while allowing some time for browsing beyond your list.

Beyond the exhibition floor

The 2025 organiser report recorded 79 events and 552 author-signing sessions. Official pages also describe workshops, theatre and cultural activities. Consult the 2027 programme for confirmed names, times and formats.

Meeting authors and other readers

If an author appearance matters to you, check its confirmed date and visitor instructions. Prepare one concise question about the author’s work and be considerate of other visitors. Publishers can prepare a clear introduction to their catalogue and follow up only through contact details another person chooses to share.

Travelling to Bursa Book Fair

The 2027 fair is listed at Bursa Atatürk Cultural Centre, Merinos Campus Exhibition Area, in Osmangazi, Bursa. The organiser gives the address as Santral Garaj, Atatürk Cultural Centre, Merinos Campus, 16099 Osmangazi/Bursa, and points to Bursaray and Burulaş public-transport information. Check current directions and schedules before travelling.

Where to stay

Choose accommodation according to the purpose and length of your visit. For a fair-only trip, prioritise a manageable journey to the venue; if you also plan meetings or time in Bursa, consider how those plans affect your route. Verify current travel information and cancellation terms before booking.

One day or several days?

One day

A single day can suit visitors with a short list of books, a particular author appearance or a focused reason to attend. Check the schedule first and reserve time for the activities that matter most.

More than one day

Additional days may help if you want to browse more publishers or divide reading and cultural interests across visits. The fair is scheduled across nine calendar days in 2027; choose dates according to the published programme rather than assuming every activity runs daily.

If you have a specific reading or publishing project

Readers and students can bring a list of topics, titles and authors to compare. Note what you need from a book—subject coverage, intended readership, edition or relevance to a project. Publishers can define the catalogue or audience they want to foreground and confirm stand and participation details with the organiser.

After Bursa Book Fair: turn discovery into decisions

Review your notes soon after the visit. Sort them into books to read soon, titles to compare further and discoveries to revisit later. Students can record how a title may support their work. Publishers can review useful catalogue conversations and decide what information to share next, respecting contacts’ preferences.

Who should consider exhibiting?

The organiser describes the fair as bringing publishing houses and authors together with readers, and its 2025 report records 288 participating companies. It may suit publishers seeking to present books to a broad public audience. Confirm 2027 stand options, costs, application conditions and deadlines directly with TÜYAP; these details are not inferred from earlier editions.

Bursa Book Fair visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Choose your main reason for attending
• ☐ List subjects, books and authors you want to find
• ☐ Check current exhibitor information and programme
• ☐ Confirm opening hours, address and transport
• ☐ Publishers: verify participation terms and stand arrangements

During

• ☐ Track titles and publishers you want to revisit
• ☐ Check confirmed times for appearances and activities
• ☐ Leave time for unplanned browsing
• ☐ Note which books fit your reading or study priorities

After

• ☐ Review your shortlist and notes
• ☐ Follow up on relevant reading, study or publishing conversations
• ☐ Separate immediate decisions from further research

Is Bursa Book Fair worth visiting?

The fair is most useful for readers, students and publishing professionals who arrive with a purpose—discovering books, exploring literature, meeting authors or presenting a catalogue. Its 2025 attendance and programme figures indicate a substantial public event, but do not guarantee a particular author, title or activity in 2027. Check current information, choose priorities and leave room for discovery.

Bursa Book Fair 2027 at a glance

Make your visit count

Before you go, ask: Which books, authors or ideas do I most want to discover? A short list, balanced with time to browse, can make a visit more rewarding. Discover. Read. Meet. Explore. Reflect.

Discover Bursa

The fair organiser describes Bursa as a city with a rich history, cultural diversity and artistic heritage. The fair takes place in the Merinos campus area of Osmangazi, within Bursa. The official event information reviewed did not identify specific city attractions; plan additional sightseeing using current official Bursa tourism information.